The former Southampton man has endured a difficult year-and-a-half at Old Trafford, particularly since the arrival of manager Jose Mourinho, for whom he has played only eleven minutes of football in the Premier League.

Schneiderlin was regarded as one of the Premier League’s top midfield players at his former club, and is looking set to be reunited with his old boss Ronald Koeman at Goodison Park.

Schneiderlin has not made the desired impact at United (Picture: Getty)

Ronald Koeman worked with Schneiderlin at Southampton (Picture: Getty)

United have plenty of other big-name midfielders ahead of the France international at present, with even Marouane Fellaini and Bastian Schweinsteiger considered further up the pecking order.

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According to the Daily Telegraph, Everton will now pay big to land Schneiderlin, with United hoping to finalise a £24million deal to be paid in instalments and add-ons, and with the club prepared to pay his £120,000 per week wages.

The Toffees are keen to strengthen in the middle of the park as they eye a long-term replacement for the ageing Gareth Barry.